Appalachian Cottontail

Sylvilagus obscurus

The Appalachian cottontail is a species of cottontail rabbit in the family Leporidae. It is a rare species found in the upland areas of the eastern United States.

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Appalachian Cottontail. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Kristof Zyskowski.
Appalachian Cottontail. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Kristof Zyskowski.
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Community Sightings

Recent observations from the iNaturalist community

Appalachian Cottontail observed by gobygal
Apr 8, 2026
Northend, Blacksburg, VA 24060, USA
bygobygal
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Appalachian Cottontail observed by cadecampbell
Mar 3, 2026
George Washington & Jefferson National Forests, Whitetop, VA, US
byCade
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Appalachian Cottontail observed by kylealdinger
Nov 15, 2025
West Virginia, US
byKyle Aldinger
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Appalachian Cottontail observed by junomoon
Oct 4, 2025
North Carolina, US
byCarole Bloom
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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